- Carry the can
- do the dirty work; bear the responsibility; take the blame
Dictionary of Australian slang . 2013.
Carry the can
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carry the can — If you carry the can, you take the blame for something, even though you didn t do it or are only partly at fault … The small dictionary of idiomes
carry the can — If you carry the can, you take the blame for something, even though you didn t do it or are only partly at fault. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If you carry the can for another person, you accept blame or take responsibility for… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
carry the can — to receive undeserved punishment while the culprit goes free Some authorities suggest that the can contained beer. Common use in the First World War suggests that it was more likely to have carried food prepared behind the lines for those… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
carry the can — British & Australian to take the blame or responsibility for something that is wrong or has not succeeded. She suspected that she d be left to carry the can for her boss s mistakes. (often + for) … New idioms dictionary
carry the can — verb To take responsibility, especially in a challenging situation. For Vajpayee, who is keen that he alone does not carry the can for his unwieldy alliance, it is a tough decision … Wiktionary
carry the can Brit. — carry the can Brit. informal take responsibility for a mistake or misdeed. → carrots … English new terms dictionary
carry the can — be responsible, see that the job gets done The manager gets a big salary, but Mario carries the can … English idioms
carry the can — Vrb phrs. To take responsibility for a mistake. E.g. I m not carrying the can for your inability to control your kids. Informal … English slang and colloquialisms
carry the can — Australian Slang do the dirty work; bear the responsibility; take the blame … English dialects glossary
carry the ball — {v. phr.}, {informal} To take the most important or difficult part in an action or business. * /None of the other boys would tell the principal about their breaking the window, and John had to carry the ball./ * /When the going is rough, Fred can … Dictionary of American idioms
